Nothing much to say, just beautiful old Christening robes to look at!
They were washed and pressed after the Christening and then packed carefully in tissue and into boxes ready for the next family baby!
Ed's family's robes have a gorgeous silk cape with them, all hand stitched and edged in hand made lace.
There is also a gorgeous bonnet all covered in lace and bows which was sadly too small for Mathilda and perched on the top of her head like a little frilly pork pie.
The petticoat possibly doesn't match the dress as it had longer sleeves and in the end she didn't wear it. It is gorgeous though!
The dress has been very sensibly designed with ribbons to adjust the cuffs, waist and neckline, perfect for our rather rotund Mathilda...
It is miles of super fine muslin covered in acres of embroidered panels and pin-tucks - all hand stitched; such a lot of work!
I packed them in tissue in a box with silica sachets to keep the damp out and lavender to keep the moths out.
Next set! Mathilda changed into these for the party in the afternoon as they are slightly shorter and less tangley-uppy-rippy-lacey-ish...
More fine fabric with beautiful embroidery, frills and hand stitched pin-tucks!
Also packed up in its own little box (although this one needs some pretty paper on it!).
Now we just wait for the next baby!
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